Cr Ellen Smith became the Councillor for Division 4 in May 2012, and brings to the Council table eight years of experience from her time serving on the Fitzroy Shire Council.

During this time Cr Smith spent four years as Deputy Mayor before the Council was amalgamated with three others to form Rockhampton Regional Council.

Cr Smith is a long time resident of Bouldercombe and her family first settled in the Region 150 years ago.

With close ties to the community, Cr Smith has 18 nieces and nephews who all live in the Rockhampton Region.

She has been connected with horses for a long time having competed with horses for 22 years and being a judge for over 40 years.

Cr Smith was also treasurer of the Bouldercombe Progress Society, a member of the Bouldercombe Rural Fire Brigade and a member of the Gracemere Community Voice.

Cr Smith has spent her recent years away from local government working full time at a service station and part time as a disability carer. During this time she gained her Certificate Four in Disability Support Care.

Cr Smith loved her time as a Councillor for the Fitzroy Shire Council and was happy to return to the role.

Cr Smith believes the Rockhampton Region has the best of every world with the beach, a lot of job opportunities and places like Gracemere which are great places to live.

She hopes to work with her fellow Councillors towards ensuring the Council is in a stable financial situation and to continue promoting region as a place to live, work and enjoy.

Cr Smith invites any residents of Division 4 to contact her with any concerns or queries they might have.

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